A good price for the E-M5 III ($734.15 net). Recently discontinued model but is still very capable and compact for travelling/hiking.
OM System currently has a SUMMER BONUS which gives $200 VISA card bonus.
Their web site indicates that the black ones are in stock at both stores. The silver ones in stock at just one store.
Silver version here.
Either 12-45mm F4 or 12-40mm F2.8 are versatile for majority use cases. The latter stays on my E-M1 95% of the time.
And matches well with 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO if you also want a longer reach.
For a truly versatile, single lens setup, the 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO is reported to be great also.
Or use a single lens approach 17mm pancake or 25mm.
Thanks guys just pulled the trigger, will watch some youtube reviews on y’all recommendations, cheers!
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Someone has just posted this deal right after this one for $832 + $200 VISA. Anyone familiar with CameraClix store?
That is a better price for sure. Can't comment as I have not bought from this store before.
I think the bundle with 14-150mm is better value for $1359.
How is investing in a micro 4/3 system a bargain when APS-C prices are quite close?
Micro 4/3 still has its place and depends on what type of photographer you are. It is the better option if taking photos of wildlife and BIF due to crop factor and superior IBIS. Also if portability is a high priority then that is another plus. Affordability of lenses is another factor.
My M4/3s setup is pretty much just for travel and the lighter weight is very welcome.
Apologies for the silly question. Can this camera be still considered good with any lens buy? Is it still sufficient in itself for portrait photos?
Suggest you get a prime lens for portrait photos. I myself use a Voigtlander f0.95 for portraits. Having said that the 12-40mm f2.8 can do decent family portraits if you are not too pedantic about depth of field.
Many portrait studios will shoot stopped down a bit anyway. Seriously, you’ll often see f4 or f5.6 even used on professional portrait shots in order to have the whole face in sharp focus. Isolation is usually provided with a backdrop.
Wide open portrait shots with one eye in focus and a creamy background are for us artists. ;-P
Even if you’ve got a busy background, you can blur it on not so wide apertures by ensuring your subject is much closer to the lens than the background.
This for a nice head and shoulders portrait without breaking the bank
https://www.digidirect.com.au/olympus-45mm-f-1-8-lens-black?…
If you have more cash, then the 45mm f1.2, or the 40-150mm f2.8 take very nice portraits….or a nice third party lens as Buy2Much has mentioned.
Heaps of options on micro four thirds…lots of adaptors available for vintage lenses. Plenty of current lens options between Olympus, Panasonic, and third parties too.
Rare for Camera Electronic to have any decent deals.
Any suggestion for lenses?